What Does God Say About Goals?

Summary

Have you ever felt like your to-do list and God's will for your life are two completely different things? You set massive goals, but deep down you wonder: Is this what I want, or is this what He wants? In this episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson and Women Warriors of Light members Wendi Christensen and Kari Anjewierden dive into the Bible to answer one specific question: What does God say about goals?

We break down four distinct scripture-based pillars that shift goal setting from a heavy burden to a spiritual blessing. You’ll learn the "Partnership Principle" from Proverbs 16:3 and how prayer is the ultimate "starter" for any plan. We discuss the crucial difference between your own ambitions and God-given assignments, and why being willing to pivot is actually a sign of trust, not failure. Kari explains how the modern concept of a vision board is actually rooted in the book of Habakkuk, and Wendi shares a liberating perspective on being a "co-creator" that takes the pressure off your shoulders. By the end, you’ll know how to partner with God so that your thoughts and plans are finally established.

Episode Takeaways

1. The Partnership Principle: Proverbs 16:3 teaches that when we "commit our works unto the Lord," our thoughts are established. Prayer shouldn't be an afterthought; it is the "starter" that aligns our daily trajectory with God's will.
2. Doable Goals with God: Overextending ourselves leads to burnout. By including God in the planning process, we often find He simplifies our list to what is most essential, helping us set "doable goals" that focus on who we are becoming, not just what we are doing.
3. The Pivot is Biblical: Proverbs 16:9 says, "A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps." When God interrupts your plans, it's not a failure; it's a divine redirection. Learning to pivot requires high trust but leads to better outcomes.
4. Write the Vision: Habakkuk 2:2 gives us the blueprint for vision boards: "Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables." Creating a visual direction is biblical, but we must let God determine how that vision comes to fruition.

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Reflection Questions

1. Look at your current goals. Did you set them with God, or did you invite Him in after you made the plan?
2. Have you ever felt frustrated by a "pivot" in your life? How does seeing it as "The Lord directing your steps" (Proverbs 16:9) change your perspective?
3. Read Habakkuk 2:2. What vision has God placed in your heart that you need to "write plain" so you can run with it?